YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 ISK

2020 STD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0068 was up 12.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 STD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34 ISK
2019 Average 29 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 28 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.70 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0067
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0061, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 ISK (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ISK (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0057).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0066) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+14.65%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0066
2019 Avg (October) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
February 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
March 0.0064 0.0057 0.0061
April 0.0067 0.0064 0.0065
May 0.0067 0.0062 0.0065
June 0.0063 0.0060 0.0062
July 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
August 0.0066 0.0063 0.0065
September 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
October 0.0068 0.0066 0.0066
November 0.0067 0.0064 0.0065
December 0.0063 0.0060 0.0062